The Safest and Most Dangerous Places in Monte Vista, San Antonio, TX: Crime Maps and Statistics

Crime per Capita in Monte Vista

The map below displays the crime rate per 1,000 residents in Monte Vista.

 

Monte Vista, San Antonio, TX Map of Crime Rates
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C-

Overall Crime Grade™

B
D
Other Crime Grade
C+

$2.70 million

Cost of Crime™ for Monte Vista, San Antonio, TX

In 2025, crime will cost $934 per household.

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Crime Grade's crime map highlights the safest areas in Monte Vista in green, the most dangerous in red, and moderately safe areas in yellow. Crime rates on the map are weighted based on both the type and severity of the crime. For more information on how to interpret our crime maps, see the Interpreting the Crime Maps section below.

Is Monte Vista, San Antonio, TX Safe?

The C- grade indicates that the rate of crime is slightly higher than that of the average US neighborhood. Monte Vista ranks in the 32nd percentile for safety, meaning it is safer than 32% of neighborhoods but less safe than 68%. This analysis applies only to Monte Vista's official city boundaries. See the table below for nearby neighborhoods.

The crime rate in Monte Vista is 46.95 per 1,000 residents in the typical year. Monte Vista Residents generally consider the east part of the neighborhood to be the safest. Your chance of being a victim of crime in Monte Vista varies by area - ranging from 1 in 7 in the south areas to 1 in 46 in the east.

When looking at total crime counts (rather than per capita rates), the southwest parts of Monte Vista, San Antonio, TX see the most incidents - about 57 per year. In contrast, the west part of the neighborhood has the fewest, with approximately 11 crimes annually.

The Cost of Crime™ in Monte Vista, San Antonio, TX

The total projected cost of crime in Monte Vista for 2025 is $2,702,375. This translates to approximately $460 per resident and $934 per household. On average, crime-related costs account for 0.7% of the median household income in Monte Vista. These figures reflect only tangible costs, which include the following:
  1. Criminal justice system costs (law enforcement, courts, and imprisonment): 63.8%
  2. Direct costs to victims (damaged property, medical expenses, and lost wages): 25.9%
  3. Lost economic contribution from offenders (time in prison or repeat offenses): 10.2%

How Much Does Crime Cost in Monte Vista Compared to Other Neighborhoods?

Monte Vista, San Antonio, TX: $460
Downtown Houston, Houston, TX: $1317
Villages of Westcreek, San Ant: $194
Texas: $555
USA: $464

The Cost of Crime per resident in Monte Vista is $460 per year, which is $4 less than the national average and $95 less than San Antonio's city average. Below we compare neighborhoods similar to Monte Vista:
  • In Downtown Houston, Houston, TX, crime costs $1,317 per person, which is $857 more than in Monte Vista.
  • In Villages of Westcreek, San Ant, crime costs $194 per person, which is $266 less than in Monte Vista

2025 Projected Cost by Type of Crime

The table below shows the total cost of crime to the residents of Monte Vista for the year 2025 along with the projected cost per resident.
Crime
Cost to Monte Vista
Cost per Monte Vista Resident
Murder
$177,819
$30
Rape/Sexual Assault
$204,679
$35
Robbery
$145,633
$25
Assault
$324,521
$55
Kidnapping
$23,224
$4
Vehicle Theft
$399,917
$68
Burglary
$211,933
$36
Theft
$764,760
$130
Arson
$25,324
$4
Vandalism
$223,909
$38
Animal Cruelty
$6,215
$1
Drug Crimes
$132,561
$23
Identity Theft
$61,882
$11
Total Cost of Crime
$2,702,375
$460

The Intangible Cost of Crime in Monte Vista, San Antonio, TX

CrimeGrade primarily focuses on tangible costs, but the true impact of crime extends beyond economic. Pain and suffering for victims and their families are difficult to quantify, but research-based methodologies help estimate these effects. Using these methodologies, we calculate that the intangible cost of crime in Monte Vista totals $2,331,899 ($397 per resident). When added to the tangible costs, this brings the total estimated cost of crime to $5,034,274 ($857 per resident). All Cost of Crime facts are based on scholarly research done on the cost of crime. Read more about our methodology here.

Interpreting the Crime Maps

When interpreting the Monte Vista crime map, keep in mind that crime rates are measured per resident. Areas with high visitor traffic, such as shopping districts, may appear to have higher crime rates simply because more crimes occur where people gather - even if few residents live there. For example, the south part of the neighborhood has more retail establishments, which can artificially inflate crime rates in that area. Red areas on the map do not necessarily mean a neighborhood is unsafe for residents.

More issues arise with places like airports, parks, and schools. Major airports always look like high-crime locations due to the large number of people and the low population nearby. Parks and designated recreational areas, of which Monte Vista has 1, have the same problem. Of Monte Vista’s 5,874 residents, few live near recreational areas. Because many people visit, crime rates may appear higher even for safe parks. Crime occurs where people gather, whether they live there or not. Before assuming an area is unsafe, consider both per-capita crime rates and total crime counts, as well as the types of destinations nearby.

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Monte Vista Crime Breakdown

The tables below show which crimes are used to calculate the Crime Grades above. All crime rates are shown as the number of crimes per 1,000 Monte Vista residents in a standard year.

Violent Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Assault
1.924
Robbery
0.7882
Rape
0.5747
Murder
0.0161
Total Violent Crime
3.303 (B)
 
 

 


Property Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Theft
25.14
Vehicle Theft
4.397
Burglary
3.978
Arson
0.1785
Total Property Crime
33.69 (D)
 
 

 


Other Crime Rates

Crime Type
Crime Rate
Kidnapping
0.0652
Drug Crimes
3.051
Vandalism
5.336
Identity Theft
1.361
Animal Cruelty
0.1430
Total "Other" Rate
9.956 (C+)

 


Crime Maps and Rates for Nearby Neighborhoods

Compared to surrounding neighborhoods, the rate of crime in Monte Vista is lower. The table below shows Crime Grades for neighborhoods close to Monte Vista.

Nearby Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
F
D
F
F
F
F
D
C
D-
D+
C+
D+
D
C-
D
F
D
F
F
D
F
F
F
D-
F
F
F
F
D+
F

Crime Maps and Rates for Neighborhood with Similar Populations

Monte Vista is higher versus other neighborhoods of the same size for crime. The table below compares crime in neighborhoods with comparable overall population in the neighborhood‘s boundaries.

Similar Neighborhood
Overall Crime Grade
Violent Crime Grade
Property Crime Grade
D+
C-
C-
A-
B-
B-
B+
A
A
B+
B+
B+
C+
B+
B+
C+
C+
C+
C
D
D
C+
C-
C-
C+
A-
A-
C-
C
C

Considering only the crime rate, Monte Vista is less safe than the Texas state average and less safe than the national average.

Safety and school performance are separate topics, but both shape moving decisions. Using SchoolGrade data, schools in Monte Vista, San Antonio, TX average SchoolGrade of D+, with 31% actual proficiency versus 29% projected; overall, schools meet expectations. See Monte Vista schools on SchoolGrade

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